Gold Lake Campground (CA)
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Gold Lake Campground (6,445 feet) is on the east shore of Gold Lake, a glacially carved alpine lake. This campground is within easy reach of many trailheads Gold Lake Boating Facility and many other activities. Recreation Gold Lakes Basin offers a variety of recreational activities including boating, fishing and hiking. A network of over 30 miles of maintained trails branch out across the area, and the Pacific Crest trail can be easily reached from the trail system. Many of the trails are open to hiking, biking and horseback riding, including the 1-mile Grassy Lakes Trail, accessible from the campground. Keep reading
Gold Lake, where a boat ramp is provided, visitors enjoy convenient access to boating and fishing. Once on the water, anglers won't have any trouble trolling for brown and rainbow trout and Mackinaws in the cool, clear waters. Facilities There are 38 total campsites suitable for RV and tent camping, standard non-electric sites Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. There are vault toilets and Porta- potties Natural Features The area was formed by glaciers and is characterized by breathtaking mountain scenery--most notably the craggy peaks of the Sierra Buttes and over 20 natural glacial lakes, most of which are accessible by well-maintained hiking trails. The campground sits among fir and aspen trees along Gray Eagle Creek. Mt. Elwell towers to the west. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 836-2575.
The sites · 38
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Lake | 001 | management | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 002 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 003 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 004 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 005 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 006 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 007 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 008 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 009 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 010 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 011 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 012 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 013 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 014 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 015 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 016 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 017 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 018 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 019 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 020 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 021 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 022 | standard nonelectric | 2 ft | — | |
| Gold Lake | 023 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 024 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 025 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 026 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 027 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 028 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 029 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 030 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 031 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 032 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 033 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 034 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 035 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 036 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 037 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Gold Lake | 038 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in CA-03. This member’s public-lands record →